Clarissa Batino
Stories by Clarissa Batino
Philippine tycoon Gokongwei launches $200m venture to provide easy access to credit
The venture, set up last year by Gokongwei’s JG Summit Holdings Inc. and financial-technology startup Oriente, seeks to give credit through a digita
San Miguel seeks up to $3.6b in share sale at merged F&B unit
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc., which combined three businesses of the group, is now worth $12 billion.
San Miguel readies for food business stake sale estimated to fetch $1.5b
A $1.5 billion offering would be the largest ever equity deal in the Philippines.
Philippine tycoons propose $6.7b upgrade of Manila airport
San Miguel Corp. and a group that includes billionaire Henry Sy have competing proposals for new airports to service the capital.
China Telecom poised for Philippines foray, could become country’s third carrier
China Telecom will have to look for a local partner with an existing franchise and a significant presence in the Philippines.
In battle of tycoons, San Miguel’s Ang offers $14b for new Philippine airport
His offer rivals a bid from a group led by billionaire Henry Sy.
